Embrace your creative side by diving into various holiday crafts with the family! Your little ones will stay entertained while making ornaments for the tree or creating handmade cards for loved ones. Gather supplies like glitter, ribbons, paints and markers to bring their imagination to life. You can also create personalized advent calendars filled with little surprises for each day leading up to Christmas; it’s a fun tradition that adds anticipation to the season. Crafting together brings a sense of togetherness, encourages imagination, and adds that extra touch of love to your holiday decor, making it all the more meaningful.

The holidays and food go hand in hand, so why not spend some quality time in the kitchen with the ones you love while you perfect those old favorites!? Who doesn’t love filling their home with the irresistible scent of spices and sweets? Bake gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies and decadent fruit cakes, whip up a batch of hot cocoa or challenge yourself with a new recipe. Get everyone involved in decorating your treats with colorful icing, festive sprinkles, and edible glitter. You can even invite friends over and make it a night of competition; who can make the best gingerbread house? Flour-covered aprons and frosting-covered fingers are all part of the fun. The best part? You get to eat the results!

Create a cozy movie marathon night with your favorite holiday classics. Get your space cozy with blankets and pillows and even twinkling lights, put on a cute pajama set, your comfiest slippers, and queue your lineup of films! Weather permitting, you can take movie night outside and set up an outdoor movie screening in your backyard! Project holiday animations on a large screen for a unique cinematic experience. It never hurts to have some snacks too; every movie night calls for a bowl of popcorn and some sweets. Classics like “A Christmas Carol” or “Home Alone” are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Kickstart the holidays by gathering your favorite people and let your creativity run wild. Decorating your house for Christmas is a tradition that fills hearts with warmth and excitement! Throw some twinkling lights and ornaments on the tree, craft handmade wreaths and garland, put some festive pillows and throws in your living space and just like that your home is ready for the holidays! It never hurts to play some Christmas music in the background and light a fragrant evergreen candle to really set the mood. Work together! It’s not just about the final result; it’s about coming together, creating a cozy atmosphere, and feeling the love that defines the holiday season.

If you’re lucky enough to have a white Christmas, take advantage of it! Bundle up, gather friends, and go sledding, build a snowman, or have an epic snowball fight! For those in warmer climates, consider a hike, a picnic in the park or a day by the water. No matter your climate, you can find a local ice skating rink and glide gracefully (or not-so-gracefully) across the ice with family and friends.